Staff Nurse (LPN, RN)

Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches, a proud addition to Banyan Treatment Centers, is looking for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) and/or Registered Nurses (RN) to join our nursing team in Lake Worth, FL.

The Staff Nurse plays a pivotal role in providing comprehensive care to our patients. This includes conducting nursing assessments, administering routine care, meticulously reviewing medication logs, and actively participating in the management of both medical and psychiatric needs alongside our medical providers.

Position Details:

• Schedule: 
  • Full-time, 3 shifts per week, Day and Night shift schedules available.
  • Per-diem, as needed schedule. Day and Night shift availability, required.
• Location: On-site presence required in Lake Worth, FL 33467.

Why Join Us?

Banyan Treatment Centers stands as a nationally recognized leader in addiction and mental health care, boasting a comprehensive continuum of care and holding the esteemed Joint Commission Accreditation (Gold Seal of Approval). From our inception, we've evolved into an authority and innovator in addiction care and mental health treatment, extending our services across 18 locations and providing Telehealth options throughout the United States.

Our collective mission is straightforward yet powerful: to liberate individuals from the shackles of addiction. With a team representing diverse backgrounds, many of whom have firsthand experience with addiction, we resonate with the very community we serve. Leveraging our expansive team of dedicated professionals and a well-established infrastructure, we deliver personalized treatment to support everyone who seeks our assistance.

The banyan tree flourishes when supported by others, thriving for centuries. At Banyan Treatment Centers, we foster an environment that promotes growth for both our clients and professionals alike. 

• Fast-paced, collaborative work environment with room for feedback and creative input.
• Weekly Pay-Cycle- pay day is every Friday!
• CPR Training
• Continuing Education Units for license renewal.
• Internal promotional opportunities
• Annual merit increases
• Employee Assistance and Referral Programs
• Comprehensive benefits for full-time employees:
  
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    • Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
    • Whole and Term Life Insurance
    • Short and Long-term disability Insurance
    • 401(k) Benefit with Employer Match
    • Paid Time Off
    • 7 Paid Holidays, inclusive of a floating Holiday to use at your discretion.

Essential Functions:

• Executes designated nursing-related services for each client.
• Conducts thorough nursing assessments.
• Delivers routine nursing care and documents accordingly.
• Reviews medication logs with precision.
• Assists in overseeing the medical and psychiatric management of the client in coordination with the attending medical provider.
• Facilitates medication education.
• Integrates nursing and medical considerations into the client's treatment plan.
• Ensures meticulous nursing documentation adhering to facility and State requirements.
• Administers medications as required.

Preferences:

• Work experience as a Staff Nurse in a detox setting is strongly preferred.
• Work experience in the field of behavioral/mental health.

Qualifications:

• Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of Florida.
• Nursing Diploma or Degree from an accredited school of Nursing.

Competencies:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of the discipline.
• Adheres to: Healthcare Code of Ethics
• Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards
• Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding:
  • Client Confidentiality
  • Drug-Free Workplace
  • Corporate Integrity & Compliance
• Demonstrate Competencies in assessing:
  • Mental Health
  • Trauma – Abuse – Neglect – Exploitation
  • Suicide - Homicide
  • CIWAS-COWS

Skills:

• Nursing experience in acute care, detox, and /or mental health facilities
• Strong assessment and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal communication-establishes a therapeutic relationship with clients and their families, communicate with treatment team.
• Active listening
• Superb observation skill
• Detail-orientated
• Empathetic and understanding of patient's needs.

Grow with us, apply now!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. We do encourage veterans & active-duty Military to apply, in support of our Military-Veterans in Recovery (MVIR) Program offering.